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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency
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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
colored outside the bounds of the drawing
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30
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Recent Examples of bound
Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
The film, which easily remains No. 1 by leaps and bounds, is expected to earn $60 million or more this weekend, one of the best sophomore showings ever for a Disney live-action redo.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
The cub hesitates before bounding off into the forest as someone off camera chuckles.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Thr India Staff, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Lawmakers since 1861 have turned to the historical accounts set out in bound, red volumes.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 29 May 2025
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Noun
But as the decade unfolded, controlling efforts by Murry Wilson, the brothers’ abusive father, led to clashes with Brian, whose musical vision continued to blossom beyond the bounds of simpler pop songs.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
The film, which easily remains No. 1 by leaps and bounds, is expected to earn $60 million or more this weekend, one of the best sophomore showings ever for a Disney live-action redo.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
Verb
The ballpark subdistrict is bounded, in part, by Interstate 5 to the east, Sixth Avenue to the west, Commercial Avenue to the south, and Market Street and Island Street to the north.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
The cub hesitates before bounding off into the forest as someone off camera chuckles.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Adjective
All of us got his handwritten, bound scripts that we were supposed to read, but we were not encouraged to memorize any of the dialogues.
—Thr India Staff, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Lawmakers since 1861 have turned to the historical accounts set out in bound, red volumes.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
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Ter Stegen is determined to stay at Barca, where he is settled on a personal level and ready to challenge for the No 1 spot.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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That legislation collapsed when then-Sen. John McCain famously cast a thumbs-down vote. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is determined to avoid that outcome, sticking to the schedule and pressing ahead with voting expected by the end of the week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Like most political arguments, each stakeholder adopts a resolute adversarial position that disallows finding common ground.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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In statements reported by state media on Sunday, China’s top political adviser Wang Huning echoed Beijing’s position, calling for the promotion of national reunification with Taiwan and for resolute opposition to Taiwan independence.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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President Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday that China can keep buying Iranian oil, a signal the U.S. was not intent on maximizing pressure on Iran's economy.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Ergo, the footwear manufacturers who are intent on scaling operations using these machines aren’t doing so on a whim.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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